Security and safety officers on standby

On high alert: Police officers checking a housing area in Kuala Lumpur ahead of the Hari Raya holidays.— FAIHAN GHANI/The Star

PETALING JAYA: With this Hari Raya Aidilfitri being the biggest festive celebration since the Covid-19 pandemic hit two years ago, thousands of security and safety personnel are on standby to assist the public in case of an emergency.

Over 10,000 personnel from the Fire and Rescue Department are on high alert for road accidents and fires, while some 5,000 policemen will be patrolling neighbourhoods.